The petition must be filed in the county in which the parent or guardian of such minor resides or in the county in which the guardianship of such minor is pending when the petition is filed by the parent or guardian and in the county where the minor resides when the petition is filed by a minor who has no parents or guardian or whose parents reside beyond the limits of the state and such minor resides in this state. In the event that the parent, guardian, or minor filing such petition resides beyond the limits of the State of Alabama, then the petition may be filed in the county in which the guardianship of such minor is pending or in the county where the minor owns any real or personal property.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 13 - Relief of Minor Children From Disabilities of Nonage.
Section 26-13-1 - When Authorized; Procedure Generally.
Section 26-13-2 - Filing of Petition.
Section 26-13-3 - Notice of Filing of Petition.
Section 26-13-4 - Contests of Petition; Receipt of Evidence as to Petition.
Section 26-13-6 - Restriction of Rights of Minor by Judgment of Court.